It can be hard to cut through the clutter and find up-to-date news, opinions, analysis, trends, and standout campaigns in today’s fast-paced sports marketing industry. This page highlights the latest news, ideas, analysis, trends, and standout campaigns in the sports marketing vertical. Adweek is the best source for all things sports marketing — from news and insight into sports media to profiles on top executives. Its breadth of coverage and depth of understanding is unrivaled in the industry, meaning serious marketers turn to Adweek for news and analysis on every aspect of the sports business.
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Champions of Change: Leveling the Playing Field With Ally’s Andrea Brimmer

Hear how the CMO is changing the conversation around sports marketing.

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Adidas Safety Campaign Perfectly Responds to Samsung’s Controversial ‘Night Owls’ Ad

The new film is part of the athletic brand's With Women We Run initiative.

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Fubo Rebrands in Star-Studded Spots With Kevin Garnett and Mark Sanchez

Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort co-produced the national campaign.

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Why Applebee’s Is Investing in Social Video Stories Starring Professional Athletes

The media company pairs athletes with Applebee's and Pup-peroni without making just another celebrity ad.

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AT&T’s Lily Hams It Up With NCAA Stars—Past and Present—in March Madness Ad Blitz

The spots from BBDO LA are part of a large-scale marketing push for the major tournament sponsor.

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Coors Light Taps Dick Vitale as the ‘Ambassador of Chill’ With Limited ‘Coors-icles’

College basketball fans are well acquainted with the lead-in to spring and all the chaos it can bring. With the NCAA’s March Madness tournaments taking off and the heat of [...]

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Women’s March Madness on the Move With New Campaign and ESPN Ad Sales Sellout

The company is bringing on 15 sponsors and nearly 100 brands.

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How Wheelchair Polo for Wounded Veterans Became the Paralympics

How some WWII soldiers and a visionary doctor gave rise to a global athletic movement.

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Human Rights Campaign to Invest in Women With New Advocacy Collaboration

The organization and women’s sports advocate are dropping merch.

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Horizon Next Retains and Expands FanDuel Account Worth $200 Million

The agency will take on advertising for the sports betting company's casino business.

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CBS, WBD Sell Out Men’s March Madness Ad Inventory in Record-Breaking Fashion

The companies surpassed their linear goal and hauled in more than $1 billion.

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The Speed of Culture Podcast: Building a Championship Culture

Learn more about the Milwaukee Bucks brand story and journey to becoming NBA champions.

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Corteiz and Nike’s Air Max 95 Ad Breaks Every Marketing Rule

Chaotic film generates buzz among sneakerheads and creatives alike.

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Why Prime Video Created a Symphony Where Soccer Coaches Are the Conductors

Prime Video, official broadcaster of Ligue 1, wanted to elevate the quality of the French soccer league.